The WILS Morning Wake-Up w/Dave Akerly
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Lansing's More Compelling Morning Show
Live weekdays 6am-9am on 1320 WILS
Kyle Melinn
Kyle and Dave talk statewide politics. Who are these dark money groups supporting Gov. Whitmer and what does the gerrymandering settlement mean for districts in 2020?
Live from D.C., Sutherland reports on President Trump declaring a national emergency over the U.S.-Mexico border situation - the decision receiving backlash from both sides of the aisle.
Kevin and Dave discuss both parties' reactions to President Trump's national emergency declaration as well as the Mueller investigation - is the end finally in sight?
President & CEO - Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
February 18th, 2019 12:00am
Updates listeners on the latest with the Chamber's Economic Club and discusses how the city is assisting small businesses adjust to the statewide legalization of marijuana.
Live from NYC, Powers reports on new outlines being released by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding how to best deal with toxic chemicals in water.
Reports on Amazon cancelling its plans to build their second headquarters in New York. At one point Michigan was considered too, what did the state take away from this situation?
Reports on a bizarre story: criminals hailing from West Michigan who find women seeking romance online then trick them into unwittingly assisting them perform fraud schemes.
More from Gov. Whitmer's speech last night, she stresses the importance of finalizing budgets on time and finding commonalities and unity on both sides of the aisle.
Live from Washington D.C., Sutherland reports on the state of the North Korean military ahead of President Trump's planned meeting with Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.
The professor, who also works for the Institute for Public Policy and Research, reacts to Governor Whitmer's State of the State Address - how will she be funding all of her plans?
Sen. Barrett (R) offers feedback for the new governor's first State of the State Address; the senator explains why he's holding his breath on any praise until the state budget comes out.
Reacts to news that President Trump is planning on agreeing to a deal that would keep the government open and pay for approximately 1/4th of his original request for a border wall.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, Powers reports on the top internet searches occurring in each state - that list including everything from "chocolate shops" to "Tinder".
Live from the White House, Decker reports on President Trump's border wall speech in El Paso, Texas and also discusses the counter-rally held by Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX).
Live from Wisconsin, Hondo joins Dave to discuss MSU's big basketball game tonight against Wisconsin. The two also explain why they credit Magic Johnson and Larry Bird with saving the NBA.
Carey, director of media relations for Consumers, updates listeners on the 155,000 customers who lost power overnight - what happened and when will it be fixed?
Verado discusses her charity organization and shares her experiences with the V.A. as the wife of a veteran whose war injuries have resulted in over 100 surgeries.
Dave plays a statement by Gov. Whitmer in which she reacts to the rejection of her executive order set to restructure the Department of Environmental Quality.
Environmental Policy Director - The Mackinac Center
February 7th, 2019 12:00am
Responds to news that Michigan's current Department of Environmental Quality is being dismantled - will the replacing commission be able to meet the state's needs?
Deputy Secretary - Dept. of Health & Human Services
February 6th, 2019 12:00am
Discusses why he thought this State of the Union Address showed President Donald Trump at his most bipartisan; lowering the price of America's prescription pills seems to be something everyone can agree on.
Dave and Kyle discuss last night's Super Bowl and talk local and statewide politics - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a few new executive orders on her desk.
Live from D.C., Sutherland reports on a bipartisan group, led by GOP Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, meeting with President Trump in hopes to avoid another shutdown.
Details the story of the facility fire that lost 1/5th of the state's natural gas overnight; Consumers now asking customers to keep their thermostats below 65 degrees until midday Friday.
With Michigan's legislature called off again due to extreme cold weather, Sen. Hertel (D) discusses the importance of taking Consumers Energy's thermostat request seriously.
Live from Chicago, Monosso reports on the "polar vortex" hitting many of the mid-western states. Wind chills in the Windy City may get as low as 60 below!
Discusses her part in an upcoming press conference where multiple state representatives will announce the "Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act" in Washington, D.C.